Meet Adam Furtado, MA, LMFT, Adjunct Professor in the MFT Program at Chapman University . . . "After graduating with my Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Sociology, I felt a desire to work in the health and human services field. My first job included working with teens in a residential treatment setting. The teens that I met were often in the foster care system and struggled with histories of poverty, abuse, neglect, homelessness, and often were dealing with lifelong mental health challenges. This was a population that was very demanding and challenging, but in so much need of quality services and support. Although I learned a lot while working within the group and milieu setting, I knew that my impact could be greater in a more individualized modality. I decided to pursue my Master's degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy. My graduate program was exactly what I wanted, and I gained the additional skills and confidence to be able to continue to serve disadvantaged and at-risk youth, but within individualized psychotherapy. I now had the tools and opportunity to make an increased impact in the lives of the clients that I serve. All of my professional work to date has been working with low-income children and families, and many struggle with the same types of challenges that I initially encountered when entering the field almost 15 years ago. Having the privilege to assist disadvantaged minority communities is one of the best parts of my job. I am now a clinical supervisor at a nonprofit mental health clinic in Long Beach. I get to help cultivate the clinical skills of other therapists who share this same passion, and it is so much fun to see the creativity, energy, and commitment that these therapists have. I started teaching at Chapman in 2017, and I find it incredibly rewarding to continue to encounter so many people who have a desire to help others, improve lives, and make a difference in their communities."

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A note from Dr. Amy Graziano, Chair & Professor in The Hall-Musco Conservatory of Music: As you read last week, it is with great sadness that I report that one of our colleagues, Michael Martin, passed away recently. Michael was Associate Professor of Music and taught at Chapman full-time from 1984 - 2006. For most of his time at Chapman he was the only composition instructor. He ran the composition division, taught composition, Music Theory III and IV and Music History III and IV. Michael was one of the smartest, most knowledgeable people I have ever known. He was very well-read in philosophy and all sorts of obscure literature, he could recite the libretto to most of the entire Ring Cycle from memory, and he had eclectic musical taste—once I had a conversation with him where he talked enthusiastically about Wagner and then suddenly switched to an equally enthusiastic discussion about Björk. He knew so much about quirky, non-American films and their music that I asked him to guest lecture in my film music class for many years (even after he retired). I still talk about him as an example in my introductory music history class for music majors (Compendium) when I get to the 20th century: after explaining Serialism, I describe how Michael told me he could hear all the transformations of a tone row in an unfamiliar Serial work during the first listening. Michael also had a private piano studio and taught the child prodigy Kit Armstrong (prodigy both on piano and in composition). I know those of us who knew him will miss his humor and his knowledge. Michael is survived by his wife, Jessica. Information about the service this coming Saturday (1/14/17) can be found at this link: http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Michael-Martin&lc=5358&pid=183302575&uuid=46b0119f-f1c4-4df1-acfb-168b5c4ae9c4

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As you know, Chapman University is participating in the Solar Decathlon as one of the four universities of Team OC. The other three schools are UC Irvine, Irvine Valley College and Saddleback College. Note USC is not in our team! We are currently in full competition mode with other colleges and it is critical that we continue to use social media to engage everyone. We are being scored on this. Currently we are trying to get the public to vote for Casa del Sol as the Fan Favorite. As the home team we simply must get our numbers up so please help us spread the word and encourage people to click on the link below and vote for Casa del Sol. http://energy.gov/vote-your-favorite-solar-decathlon-house We also need help here as well: - Learning more about us by visiting our website: o http://www.teamoc2015.com o Unique site-hits improve our overall score! o Also, follow our blog on the website! - Like our Facebook Page: Team Orange County Solar Decathlon 2015 o http://www.facebook.com/teamorangecounty o Log into your Facebook account o Search: Team Orange County Solar Decathlon 2015 o Press the “Like” or “Follow” button at the bottom of the “cover photo.” - Follow us on Twitter: @TeamOCSD o http://www.twitter.com/TeamOCSD o Log into your twitter account o Search: @TeamOCSD o Follow Team OC! - Follow us on Instagram: @teamocsd o Press the magnifying glass button at the bottom of the platform o Type in search bar: @teamocsd o Follow Team OC! If you have not seen our home, you should take the time to visit at the Great Park. It truly is magnificent. Thank you for your support! Here’s a photo of our Chapman Team OC who were partying together at Paul’s Pasta Party. Back row (left to right): Clayton Heard, Kyle Decker, Yeo Gee Suan, Doti:), Kiyoko Nakatsui, Professor Fred Smoller Front row (left to right): Krisztina Lamb, Lotus Thai, Sara Wanous JLD

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NEW LOCATION: Please note that the memorial service for Dr. Michael Martin will now take place at the Garden Grove Community Meeting Center at 11300 Stanford Avenue, Garden Grove, CA 92840 on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. (previously scheduled at Fairhaven Memorial Park Mortuary). A note from Dr. Amy Graziano, Chair & Professor in The Hall-Musco Conservatory of Music​: As you read last week, it is with great sadness that I report that one of our colleagues, Michael Martin, passed away recently. Michael was Associate Professor of Music and taught at Chapman full-time from 1984 - 2006. For most of his time at Chapman he was the only composition instructor. He ran the composition division, taught composition, Music Theory III and IV and Music History III and IV. Michael was one of the smartest, most knowledgeable people I have ever known. He was very well-read in philosophy and all sorts of obscure literature, he could recite the libretto to most of the entire Ring Cycle from memory, and he had eclectic musical taste—once I had a conversation with him where he talked enthusiastically about Wagner and then suddenly switched to an equally enthusiastic discussion about Björk. He knew so much about quirky, non-American films and their music that I asked him to guest lecture in my film music class for many years (even after he retired). I still talk about him as an example in my introductory music history class for music majors (Compendium) when I get to the 20th century: after explaining Serialism, I describe how Michael told me he could hear all the transformations of a tone row in an unfamiliar Serial work during the first listening. Michael also had a private piano studio and taught the child prodigy Kit Armstrong (prodigy both on piano and in composition). I know those of us who knew him will miss his humor and his knowledge. Michael is survived by his wife, Jessica.

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The Chapman-Anderson Center gurus predicted 1Q would be very soft, perhaps not -0.7%. That's the revision to 1Q 2015 "growth." The culprits are consensus: foremost the horrible weather that gripped most of the country; secondarily falling oil prices which are shaving jobs and revenues from the oil and gas business, especially the shale folks. Now like most statistics on the economy, GDP is a figure seen through the rearview mirror. The bad weather is largely gone, those lower oil prices--albeit higher today--will put anywhere from $500- $750/year extra in consumers' pockets, now that they can get to the mall. Good news: Big-ticket consumer items are still flying out of showrooms: Car dealers and new-home trailers. And joblessness is at a recovery low; despite some troubling anecdotal evidence from the likes of JP Morgan Chase cutting 5,000 jobs and local publishers like Brea-based PennySaver closing their doors after fifty years. We'll move the analysis of this latest spate of mergers to Monday. Enjoy the weekend. Let's go Ducks and Rangers!

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Happy #SweetheartSunday! Robyn (Humphries) Britt ’99 married William Sean Britt ’98 on September 3, 2000 at The Pierpont in Ventura, Calif. The couple met at Monte Vista Middle School in Camarillo, Calif. Their love story according to Robyn: “William (goes by Sean) and I actually met in junior high, and went to junior high and high school together. We were acquainted, but not close friends. Sean graduated a year before me and I knew he went to Chapman, but didn't keep in touch. One day, walking through Argyros, I ran into Sean as he was eating. I was a freshman and he was a sophomore. We associated with the same group and would see each other at social events occasionally. When I was a junior and Sean a senior, one of Sean's friends had a crush on me. They would come by a lot. Clueless as I was, I started to notice Sean, not his friend. Sean felt the same. Ever the gentlemen, Sean asked his friend if he could ask me out and his friend said yes. We started dating in 1998 and were married in 2000. We have been married for 15 years and have two boys, Ethan, 11, and Murphy, 4. We always say that if Sean's friend had said no, we would've been unable to date. So thank you, Josh, for saying yes.” Alumni in the wedding party included Sara (Pocock) Tisdell, Todd Tisdell, Chris Hacker and Josh Mikus-Mahoney.

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Student Feature, Estelle Tigani, MBA '16: "I have been working at Fireforge Games for nearly two years now, starting off as a Production Intern and now as a Lead Producer on one of our projects. I have worked in a creative field since I finished my undergrad degree - including The Walt Disney Company - but chose to do an MBA to gain an appreciation for the business side of the entertainment industry. This is very important to me, because there are few people in the music, film, and games industries, who can understand both sides of the equation. As a producer I need to juggle meeting the creative standards of our projects as well as keeping within timelines and budgets. Sometimes, one side is not fair to the other, so to speak. My day-to-day tasks can range anywhere between creating pitch documents, hosting meetings, communicating with publishers, and making and tracking work schedules for teams. Video games have been the love of my life since I was a child, and I am proud to say that I have a career where I can wake up every morning and do what I love.” #ChapmanMBA #MBAFeature #PantherExcellence

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Meet Tiffany Soria (Class of 2016) and hear about her experience as a student in the MFT program and an MFT Trainee in the Frances Smith Center. As a current student, I am so grateful for the education and training that I have received from the MFT program. My professors and supervisors have created an environment in which I have been able to gain valuable experience in the MFT field while feeling supported. The experience that I have been able to gain in the Francis Smith Center has allowed me to work with various populations. When I first started in this program, I was unsure about which populations I hoped to work with after graduate school. While I am now interested in several clinical populations, my experience in the clinic has helped me realize that I am passionate about working with college students. The transition that young adults go through during college is one that can be difficult at times, and I hope to work in a college setting in which I can support and empower these students during this transition. While I am still constantly learning in the clinic, I am already so appreciative of the guidance and support that I have received throughout my time in the MFT program at Chapman University.

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